A stylish, debonair rocker from Portland-based artist Vonnie Kyle, “Here and Still Alive” explores the lingering effects of a toxic romantic relationship within a memorable production that sounds parts spy-theme and garage-rocker.
New Tracks
New York-based multi-instrumentalist Lucas Player exudes a wintry, tranquil mystique on new single “More Than You.” Calming piano layers accompany a slight, trickling ambient effect underneath as the haunting vocals emerge. Steady
A compelling track that infuses traditional Celtic charm amidst a memorable folk/rock fusing, “Another Sunny Day/Star of Monster” comes via Jack O’ the Clock. They describe the release as a “character-based song
Immersing with its brisk bass lines, debonair vocal rises, and erupting guitar lines, “Breadcrumbs” is a melodic rock success from Portland-based band Risley. Twinkling guitar twangs pair with the vigorous rhythms as
A riveting journey of a track from Washington DC-based musical collective Talk to Your Neighbor, “Knock” stirs in its eclectic range — immersing from haunting folk minimalism to jazz-touched rhythmic intensity. “I’m
Lush synths and soaring guitar ardency intertwine on “Weirdo,” a memorable track from Mad Bad World. The project comes via multi-instrumentalist Matt Battle. Originally from Rochester, NY, Battle has worked as a
Drew Elder unveils a stylish chamber-pop immersion on recent single “Narrow Creek,” described by the artist as taking inspiration “by the value of being in nature.” Pit-pattering percussion and heartfelt, cinematic strings
A powerful sound emanates within “Here to Stay,” a recent single from Moez Masoud, an artist based in Cairo, Egypt. The release is dedicated to the children of Palestine and Lebanon, suffering
New Albums
Propelled by affecting piano and heartfelt strings, Are You Here? is a stirring new album from Swedish project Le Days, who also
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Another riveting atmospheric success from Amsterdam-based artist Jorge Natalin, the Lament for the Shaman EP spans successfully from the opener’s familiar folk
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A heartrending new album from Polish musician Tomasz Kowalczyk, Elysium consumes with a piano-driven classical sound — spanning tonally from the elegant
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Manchester-based artist Bryony Lloyd enthralls with an affecting folk sound across her Aerial EP, which succeeds in both sparser intrigue and orchestral-tinged
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